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1Level 1 · BeginnerThe Ocean Plastic Issue

101Introduction to Ocean PlasticsLesson 1 provides an overview of plastic, explains plastic Resin Identification Codes,...
102MicroplasticsWhat are Microplastics: An introduction to microplastics including sources of microplastics and...
103Journey of Plastic to the OceanThe Journey of Plastics to the Ocean: An introduction to how plastics...
104Why is there so much plastic?In this lesson, we will take a closer look at why there...
105Impacts of Ocean Plastic PollutionPlastic is ubiquitous and interacts with all aspects of the biosphere. There...

2Level 2 · AdvancedTake Action on Ocean Plastic

206Circular Economy for PlasticLearn about the concept of a circular economy, exploring its two fundamental...
207Moving to ActionEncouraging Behavioural Changes: An overview of how to encourage and enable behavioural...
208Planning & Setting Up a Plastics Recycling SystemRecycling System Planning: An overview of how to set up a recycling...
209Using Policy to Make a DifferenceHow to Use Policies to Affect Change: An overview of the kinds...
210Advocating for ChangeHow to Advocate for Change: An overview of ‘how to advocate for...

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